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Post by fester on Nov 2, 2023 16:48:29 GMT
Today I received my Albion Kingmaker which I ordered in January 2022. I already owned one Kingmaker which I still have from 2014.
Overall I am pleased with the new one but I did find the weight differences to be different.
My original Kingmaker weighs in at 40.9 ounces or 2.55 lbs
The new Kingmaker weighs in a 43.2 ounces or 2.7 lbs.
It is still a lively sword but you can tell the weight difference.
the point on my new Kingmaker is also a little more pointer than my original one (and that one is pretty pointy)
Other than that the length/width dimensions are almost identical. I have not checked the POB yet to see if there is a significant difference.
Just thought I would let everyone know
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Post by Brian Kunz on Nov 2, 2023 17:35:01 GMT
Their hollowground blades require the most skill for grinding, and they have had recent changes in that position. Likely it is in that area for the 2.3oz gain.
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Post by fester on Nov 2, 2023 17:44:14 GMT
I think you are right after re-looking at the blade. The hollow grind on my original Kingmaker is more pronounced than on my new Kingmaker.
Don't get me wrong the new Kingmaker is hollow ground and you can see it but it is more pronounced on my older one.
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Post by Brian Kunz on Nov 2, 2023 18:07:24 GMT
Over the years it is their blades featuring hollowgrinds that give me the most variance in fit, from blade to blade.
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Post by toddstratton1 on Nov 7, 2023 19:58:39 GMT
I think you are right after re-looking at the blade. The hollow grind on my original Kingmaker is more pronounced than on my new Kingmaker. Don't get me wrong the new Kingmaker is hollow ground and you can see it but it is more pronounced on my older one. in the long run having a bit of extra meat will give the sword a longer life span by comparison from re sharpening. So not the worst thing in the world. 2 pds 7 ounces is also pretty light for the swords overall dimensions. It advertises itself at like 2 pounds 13 ozs as well. So both those weights are also drastically less than the description list for the sword.
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